3/28/2018
Topic:
Students with Disabilities
Sarah Sacharski
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A few years ago I taught a student that was Deaf/Hard of Hearing. His disability did not stifle his love of music at all. He was so excited to join the band program with all of the other 6th graders. I would wear a special microphone during his class that would amplify my voice in his headphones. After trying all of the available instruments, he chose to play the clarinet. I thought that the clarinet would be a good choice for him verses brass since he would not have to worry about hearing the partials. He had a successful beginning band year. Unfortunately, I do not know for sure whether or not he continued in band as I transferred to another school that summer. |
3/28/2018
Topic:
Assessment of Learning
Sarah Sacharski
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Option 1: Provide/Describe one or more examples of adapted or alternative assessments you have successfully used in the music classroom for students with disabilities. Be sure to identify the student's disability. Share your response in the threaded discussion.
Anxiety - I allow students who suffer from Anxiety to perform their individual playing tests for me after class instead of playing them in front of their peers. I will also accept a recording/video posted on "Schoology." |
3/28/2018
Topic:
Tools and Strategies
Sarah Sacharski
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My school uses a program called "Schoology." It is kind of like "Facebook," but for students, teachers, and parents. Teachers can post things like notes, calendars, handouts, and videos. Students can ask questions, join forums, and even post assignments. The possibilities are endless. I have recently started recording portions of my lectures and posting them on Schoology. This has been extremely helpful for the students (especially when they are absent), but also for my E/BD (Emotional/Behavioral Disabilites) and SLD (Specific Learning Disabilities) students. Now, they can review a lesson any time, anywhere, and at their own pace. |